Poudel Pays Tribute to Victims of Earthquake in China’s Xizang

Dragon Media Correspondent

Prem Sagar Poudel, founder and president of the Nepal–China Mutual Cooperation Society, has paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the powerful earthquake in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region.

Poudel expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and solidarity with the people of Xizang and China. He wished the families strength in the face of their loss.

He also wished the injured a swift recovery and expressed hope for the safety of affected communities and those involved in rescue and relief operations.

The Nepal government had earlier expressed sorrow over the casualties and damage caused by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in the northern part of Xizang on Thursday. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered condolences to the bereaved families and sympathy to the government and people of China.

The earthquake killed 16 people, injured dozens and caused extensive damage to property and infrastructure, according to reports.